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WINGING IT AGAIN

I made another visit to Wing Cottage in Clinton Corners, New York, this past weekend.  My friend has been renting this jewel of a getaway cottage for the past few years, and I’ve had the pleasure of enjoying it quite a few times now.

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Clinton Corners and its neighboring rural towns in the Duchess County region of New York, are just delightful to visit.  My friend and I usually poke around in local shops, patron a fabulous eat spot or two, and just tool around to take in the countryside scenery.  My soul is replenished and my cares and woes briefly put aside when I’m there; this visit was no different.

The property at Wing is now bathed in autumn’s color palette, but not in any way less lovely than during the summer.

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Pictured below are some things I scoffed up for a song at a barn sale we visited.  I tend to gravitate towards items that can do double duty.  The mini muffin pan, for example, can serve as a bud vase tray, be used to make concrete/hypertufa molds, house odds and ends in one of my drawers or be hung on the wall, as is.  I could even use it to bake mini muffins in, but that’s not likely.  The little strainer will either cradle one of my succulent plants or get filled with birdseed and placed out on my patio table for my feathered friends.
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Isn’t that kitschy little bird feeder adorable?  How can it not be, costing just fifty cents!  The white cabinet is destined for my office or bedroom, but not before a little makeover.
In addition to our afternoon excursion, I spent a bit of time reworking the property’s flower garden, which was humbly created by a previous owner, eventually neglected and long overdue for some attention.  I’ll resume this project next spring and look forward to sharing with you the outcome of its editing.
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The vegetable garden has all but closed shop for the season; the remnants of morning glory vines and sunflowers are just reminders of how cheery it looked this past summer.
And, I can’t conclude this post without sharing my friend’s boyfriend’s simplified renditions of works by Andy Goldsworthy…….
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Every so often one needs to be taken under wing; this one suits me just fine.
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LITTLE TREASURES IN DUTCHESS COUNTY, NY

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Put the Hudson Valley region of Dutchess County, NY, on your wish list of places to see.  I will certainly plan for a second visit, if not more, to Clinton Corners and its neighboring town, Rhinebeck.  It’s a laid back, Sunday drive in a vintage vehicle kind of place.  Each and every Sunday, that is.

Your first destination might begin with brunch at Clinton Cheese and Provisions.  Select a mug off the structure’s support post, pour yourself some coffee, then enjoy the hospitality of a waitress who knows what she’s doing.  It’s that good!  After your belly is satisfied from some good home cookin’, it’s all about what ever tickles your fancy.  For my friend Anne Dee and me, that’s poking around and treasure hunting in old antique garages; the gardener’s hand fork was the perfect find for me.  After all, a garden gal can never have enough tools.  Make a reservation for Rhinebeck’s fabulous dining hot spot, Market Street, then stroll this village’s curious side streets.  Do you like books and music?  Oblong Books and Music is the place for you.  The book pictured, a gift from Anne Dee, is a visual collective of all that we both love, breathtaking gardens and landscapes.

My overnight stay at my friend’s Wing Cottage was a gift within a gift, within another gift.  Do visit, explore and enjoy this region; and be sure to wave to the neighborly ponies, llamas, goats and sheep.

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WAKING UP IN A DREAM COTTAGE

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I woke up this morning, not from, but in a dream, a dream cottage set about scenic rolling hills and clad with unpretentious perfection.

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©linda nelson 2014

I sipped my morning coffee within this screened-in porch overlooking the scenic rolling hills, and sat upon a wicker settee, sharing one of many wonderful moments with a very special friend.  How did this happen?  Two blue ferns.  Yes, that’s right…… two blue ferns.

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These are not just any blue ferns.  Not too long ago they lived at Plum Cottage in Bridgehampton, NY.  Shortly after, I fostered them while this yellow jewel box of a home was lovingly furnished; Hammertown has the inside scoop on that.  Now, they live at Wing Cottage in Clinton Corners, NY, and adorn that screened-in sweet spot.

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